WAC 296-52-64020
General qualifications for blasters. (1)
Physical condition. An applicant must be in good physical
condition.
(2) Drug use. An applicant cannot be addicted to narcotics,
intoxicants, or similar types of drugs.
Note:
This rule does not apply to physician prescribed drugs and/or narcotics when taken as directed if their use will not place the blaster,
or other employees in danger.
(3) Knowledge, experience, and performance in
transportation, storage, handling, and use of explosives. A
blaster applicant must:
• Have working knowledge of state and local explosives laws
and regulations
• Have adequate blaster training, experience, and knowledge
• Be able to:
– Safely perform the type of blasting to be used
AND
– Recognize hazardous conditions
• Be competent in the use of each type of blasting method
to be used
• Have the ability to understand and give written and oral
directions.